"This book is a fabulous resource that helps both beginning and experienced teachers examine themselves and reflect on their own teaching practices."Michelle BarneaEducational ConsultantRealize, refresh, and awaken the passionate, caring, motivated teacher inside!Who was the best teacher you ever had? Can you remember the excitement and joy that this teacher brought to learning? Do you want to be "the best teacher ever" for y...

On Being a Teacher links teaching to the unique human characteristics that each person possesses. Written with the preservice, beginning, and veteran teacher in mind, the authors help educators discover their own special traits that make them superlative teachers. This book covers:Research-based teaching strategiesProfessional development activitiesAn in-depth look at parent-teacher conferencesIdeas for getting involved in your school and district t...

By necessity, today's teachers do much more than deliver instruction. In the classroom, on the playground, or even in the parking lot, teachers are often called upon to respond quickly and appropriately to students' social and emotional needs, drawing from instinct more than anything else.In this second edition of the bestselling Counseling Skills for Teachers, Jeffrey and Ellen Kottler expertly guide preservice and inservice teachers to be effective helpers in the context of today...

**Updated Edition of Bestseller!Praise for the first edition:**"This handbook for novice and apprentice teachers provides seasoned and insightful counsel."CHOICE, April 1999Teach like a pro from day one!In this updated version of the successful Secrets for Secondary School Teachers, you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills, while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers. Off...

"An absolutely necessary read for educators. The commonsense model assesses and outlines how to respond to challenging students, parents, and colleagues. This work is making a difference in my school."—Bonnie Tryon, PrincipalGolding Elementary School, Cobleskill, NYTake a proactive approach with your most challenging students!This second edition of a bestseller gives teachers a model to assess, understand, and respond to chal...

"Kottler and Gallavan prepare new teachers for all the daily obstacles and rewards of the profession in a way that can be easily implemented. The tone is heartwarming and the authors empathize with the frustrations and needs of new teachers."-Lori L. Grossman, Instructional CoordinatorHouston Independent School District, TX"A must-have for all new teachers. The material is useful and will make your transition into teaching easier and more successful."

"Kottler and Gallavan provide a wealth of valuable material, practical ideas, and wonderful hints for beginning social studies teachers to get started, get involved, and continue their own learning."—Stephen Armstrong, Board of DirectorsNational Council for the Social Studies"A very nice contribution to the social studies field, with a wide reach among both K–12 and preservice teachers. The authors do an excellent job in areas that are often overlooked, f...

Using their proven formula for guiding novice, pre-service, and experienced teachers, the authors synthesize real-world insights and the most practical elements of pedagogy to provide a ready-to-use resource of best classroom practices. Based on the authors' experience as teacher educators and skilled social studies teachers, this text helps practitioners: Make instruction meaningful Develop literacy to build social studies skills Incorporate district expectations a...

This easy-to-read guide provides new and seasoned teachers with practical ideas, strategies, and insights to help address essential topics in effective science teaching, including emphasizing inquiry, building literacy, implementing technology, using a wide variety of science resources, and maintaining student safety.

Teach like a pro from day one!In this updated version of the successful Secrets for Secondary School Teachers, you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills, while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers. Offering a unique blend of perspectives and "insider" insights into secondary education, a seasoned high school teacher, a long-time educator and counselor, and a recent high school graduate join forces to impart pro...

Packed with insider tips, practical strategies, and time-tested advice, this invaluable guide is designed for new and preservice educators. Offering a wide range of perspectives, authors Ellen Kottler and Nancy P. Gallavan cover the essential topics that novice teachers encounter, including establishing routines and classroom rules, planning instruction and assessment techniques, networking with colleagues, navigating school policies and procedures, and communicating effectively with paren...

"Relationship building is key to the successful mentoring and teaching of today′s youth. This book is an indispensable reference for both students in teacher education programs and experienced classroom teachers."—David Capuzzi, Scholar in Residence, Counseling and Human Services, Johns Hopkins UniversityIntegrate counseling and consulting skills into your daily teaching roles!By necessity, today′s teachers do much more than deliver...